Slavery
What did the 1824 Mexican Constitution promote?
Liberty and equality for all citizens.
What language did Anglo settlers have to learn?
Spanish.
What was the first battle of the Texas Revolution?
The Battle of Gonzales.
What document did Texians adopt in 1835?
The Declaration of the People in Texas in General Convention Assembled.
What was one reason Anglos resisted Mexican laws?
They wanted to keep their own culture and traditions.
Name one thing Anglos and Tejanos both preferred.
Trade with the United States.
What was the Battle of Gonzales known as?
The Lexington of Texas.
Who was the leader of the Army of the People?
Stephen F. Austin.
What percentage of the Texas population was enslaved?
Nearly one-quarter of the population.
What did Anglos promise to do when moving to Texas?
Assimilate into Mexican culture and become Catholic.
Which battle involved a surprise attack on Mexican troops?
The Battle of Concepción.
What did the Consultation of 1835 decide?
They voted against declaring independence from Mexico.
What did Vicente Guerrero do in 1829?
He abolished slavery in Mexico.
Who did the Anglos view Santa Anna as?
A would-be king or dictator.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Goliad?
The Texians captured the fort with minimal resistance.
What did Sam Houston do after the fall of the Alamo?
He retreated to gather a stronger army.
How did Anglo Texans respond to slavery laws?
They found ways to avoid the laws and continued slaveholding.
What led to mistrust between Anglos and Mexicans?
Cultural differences and laws regarding slavery.
What was significant about the Battle of San Jacinto?
It secured Texas' independence from Mexico.
When did Texas declare independence from Mexico?
March 2, 1836.